John Meiste, age 76, of Holland, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

John grew up in East Saugatuck and graduated from Hamilton High School, Class of 1964. He served in the National Guard and was employed as a machinist. He was a member of Park Church.

John is survived by: his wife, Karen, and sons Jeff (Mary) Meiste and Kurtis Meiste; granddaughters Megan (Drew) Scholten, Kaitlyn Meiste, and Taryn (Mitchell) Arendsen and siblings; Albertha Martinie, Floyd (Mary Ann) Meiste, Helene (Roger) Machiele, Dorothy DeRoo, Marv (Connie) Meiste, Barb (Dale) Lamberts, Gary (Bonnie) Meiste; in-laws Roger (Joanne) Grotenhuis, Judy (Ron) Blauwkamp and Fern (Dave) Slotman.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Hazel Dozeman, Florence Lubbers, and Geneva VanderKolk.

Visitation will be held on October 29, from 2 to 4 pm at Park Church, 1496 W. 32nd St, Holland, MI, 49423. The funeral service will be held on October 30, at 1:30 pm, also at Park Church, with Reverend Dan Steen officiating. Burial will take place at East Saugatuck Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Park Church or Bibles for Mexico.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lakeshorememorial.com for the Meiste family.